Pitch Pocket Roofing

Once the edges of the curb are sealed the newly created pitch pocket is ready to be filled using the m thane pourable sealant the sealant will be tack free and water tight typically in 30 minutes to one hour depending on outside weather conditions.

Pitch pocket roofing.

When you have exhausted every possibility for accommodating a roof penetration in a more fool proof way a pitch pocket is the solution. Definition of pitch pocket in construction a pitch pocket is a construction detail that allows the installation of vertical supports on the top of a waterproofed roofing system without negatively influencing the water tightness of the installation. A traditional pitch pocket resembles a top hat with an open top and bottom. On traditional installations metal boots or pipe sleeves are used for water tight protection but often a specialty flashing is required this is also called a pitch pocket.

The flanges at the bottom of the pitch pocket are fastened to the top of the roof structure with vertical sections that are fitted around the unit pipes or other rooftop equipment installed on the roof. Manufacturing facilities due to the large number of rooftop penetrations are plagued by pitch pocket problems. A pitch pocket is used on both sloped and flat roofs to provide a water tight seal around columns or other roof penetrations. A pitch pocket is a sheet of metal sleeve flashed into the roofing membrane.

A pitch pocket is simply a sheet metal sleeve flashed into the roofing membrane. The open seam is aligned using built in connectors or grooves. By filling all the gaps between the base of the pocket and the roof the asphalt prevents water from leaking into the roof. Seal the edges of the curb.

Pitch pockets are used for sealing awkward roof penetrations. Although there are several other construction waterproofing techniques that are being used the. Originally coal or tar pitch was used to seal these fixtures to the roof deck which is where the pitch pocket gets its name today installers may pour hot asphalt or grout into the top of the pocket to form a tight seal. While rubber flat roof doesn t sell pitch pockets we do sell the tools to secure them to your rubber flat roof.